Wine on the Radio - July 11, 2003

BYO

BYO.   Remind you of a college party?   Well, actually, a lot of restaurants will let you "bring your own."   And bringing your own wine to a restaurant can be a great way to enjoy what you like.  

Don't count on doing this all the time . . . but there are special occasions or the occasional special bottle looking for a good excuse to open.

So here are some guidelines for BYO next time you dine out:

•  Call first.   It's best to make sure that bringing your own is an acceptable practice where you're headed

 

•  Let them know it's special to you

 

•  Ask about charges.   Most places charge you a "corkage fee" to open and serve your wine, but that's fair since they lose the sale from their wine list.

And be a good tipper.   Your server is doing something a little extra for you.

Special nights, special dates, special bottles . . . BYO adds a little extra to your wine experience.

Pop the cork™.

      Listen to the show